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Coordinates: 18°58′N 72°54′E / 18.96°N 72.90°E / 18.96; 72.90
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| name = Jawahar Dweep
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]]
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'''Butcher Island''' ('''Jawahar Dweep''') is an island off the coast of [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. It has an [[oil]] terminal used by the port authorities to offload it from [[oil tanker]]s. The [[crude oil]] is stored in oil containers on the island. From there they are piped to [[Wadala]], in Mumbai where they are refined. This keeps the city relatively safe from a mishap. Tenders have been invited to develop a second oil terminal. The dredging works are currently being undertaken to improve the navigable depths in and around the new terminal.
'''Jawahar Dweep''' is an island off the coast of [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. It has an [[oil]] terminal used by the port authorities to offload it from [[oil tanker]]s. The [[crude oil]] is stored in oil containers on the island. From there they are piped to [[Wadala]], in Mumbai where they are refined. This keeps the city relatively safe from a mishap. Tenders have been invited to develop a second oil terminal. The dredging works are currently being undertaken to improve the navigable depths in and around the new terminal.


It is a restricted area and most of the island is covered with dense vegetation. A hillock rises from the centre of the island. It is located {{convert|8.25|km|mi}} from the [[Gateway of India]].
It is a restricted area and most of the island is covered with dense vegetation. A hillock rises from the centre of the island. It is located {{convert|8.25|km|mi}} from the [[Gateway of India]].

Revision as of 09:11, 4 October 2020

Jawahar Dweep
Neighbourhood
Tanker docks at the Jawahar Dweep
Tanker docks at the Jawahar Dweep
Jawahar Dweep is located in Mumbai
Jawahar Dweep
Jawahar Dweep
Coordinates: 18°58′N 72°54′E / 18.96°N 72.90°E / 18.96; 72.90
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
MetroMumbai
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Jawahar Dweep is an island off the coast of Mumbai, India. It has an oil terminal used by the port authorities to offload it from oil tankers. The crude oil is stored in oil containers on the island. From there they are piped to Wadala, in Mumbai where they are refined. This keeps the city relatively safe from a mishap. Tenders have been invited to develop a second oil terminal. The dredging works are currently being undertaken to improve the navigable depths in and around the new terminal.

It is a restricted area and most of the island is covered with dense vegetation. A hillock rises from the centre of the island. It is located 8.25 kilometres (5.13 mi) from the Gateway of India.